Originally Posted by Fraser
I've shot a couple black bears with a .30-30 but that's it. In my two uses it had been perfectly fine. I'm curious when others have used a .30-30 and regretted the choice. What didn't it do well for its intended and reasonable use?


Have never been let by my 30-30 WCF. It has taken several deer for me in years past.

The only reason it rarely comes out for Deer Camp, is that I no longer do well with iron sights (Eyes + Age seem to have a wicked effect when combined).